Minnesota Statutes § 144.063 - DEMENTIA SERVICES PROGRAM ESTABLISHED

The commissioner of health shall establish the dementia services program to: (1) facilitate the coordination and support of: (i) state-funded policies and programs that relate to Alzheimer's disease and related forms of dementia; (ii) outreach programs and services between state agencies, local public health departments, Tribal Nations, educational institutions, and community groups for the purpose of fostering public awareness and education regarding Alzheimer's disease and related forms of dementia; and (iii) services and activities between groups that are interested in dementia research, programs, and services, including area agencies on aging, service providers, advocacy groups, legal services, emergency personnel, law enforcement, local public health departments, Tribal Nations, and state colleges and universities; (2) facilitate the coordination, review, publication, and implementation of and updates to the Minnesota Dementia Strategic Plan; (3) use and share data related to the impact of Alzheimer's disease and related forms of dementia in Minnesota to guide statewide action; and (4) incorporate early detection and risk reduction strategies into existing department-led public health programs.